When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 22 Do You Still Love Him?

“What about Miss Clayton’s apology to Starlight Media’s owner regarding the leaked email?” asked the reporter who spoke up. “Do you think she should have done that? Will there be a formal apology in person?”

“No,” Leo swiftly answered. “It is not Elyse’s fault.”

He then slowly turned to look into the camera. “I have a word of advice for that woman; you are young and healthy. There are plenty of ways to earn a living. Being a homewrecker is the most foolish and risky path. It is best to avoid it.”

As if he knew Amelie was watching, his eyes were cold and ruthless the entire time he spoke.

He was lecturing her!

While Amelie had appeared before reporters many times, she had always subconsciously blocked her face. No one, not even four years ago, had yet to take a photo of her entire face.

Thus, none of the reporters realized Leo’s ex-wife was the woman the Starlight Media president was allegedly having an affair with. All they felt was confusion upon hearing his speech.

Why would Leo Alston give this random woman a word of advice?

Meanwhile, Julia had exploded with fury. She flung a slipper at the television, which landed on Leo’s face.

Still, it was not enough to calm her anger. She hopped up, itching to argue with Leo.

“Don’t go. There is no need.” Amelie suppressed her pain and grabbed Julia.

“What else can I do? Should I just let him slander you? Am I to let him bully you around?” Julia was beyond herself with anger. She was so furious that she might explode.

“Don’t worry,” said Amelie. “I will not let him push me around.”

Since Leo decided to trample all over her, why should she protect him?

“That’s it!” Some semblance of calm finally appeared on Julia’s face when she heard that. “We will now put out an announcement. We will let them know that you are the president of Starlight Media!”

“We have to make an announcement, but it will not be about that,” Amelia replied.

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The press conference came to an end.

Suzie thereafter followed Elyse into the van.

“You sure are something, Elyse,” exclaimed Suzie. “You actually made Mr. Alston help you out. With his support, all of the ridiculous rumors will stop!”

Suzie was Elyse’s manager, but she did not know Elyse was behind the whole debacle about the leaked emails.

She let out a huge sigh of relief, for she had been worried sick over what happened the entire day.

“Alright.” She patted Elyse on the back of her hand. “With Mr. Alston’s protection, your career will be smooth sailing from now on.”

in response. When she recalled how Leo had declared she was

a pleasant surprise

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would not rise from the west just because

stepped out of the car, her

were large dark circles under her

Bria by her side,

and she had always been kind to Bria. Hence, she was not worried Bria would suffer any

Her only concern was that

It did not matter though. Soon, Bria would be back by

the final round of interviews for

Julia wanted Amelie there

lead to her brooding, Amelie agreed to

she did not drive. Due to how lethargic she

when a bright red BMW came

finely dressed Jodie stepped out

today and her makeup was perfect

the pavement

she swiftly entered Starlight Media’s

Amelie frowned and followed

saw Jodie walk toward the location set aside for the

final interviews, isn’t she?” Amelie asked

from some small-time brand that was not considered high-end but was well-designed. The outfit emphasized her sensuality by highlighting her thin waist and

she flipped through the list of final candidates.

with us! Do not worry. I will

Julia from charging out of the office. “No matter how badly she performs,

that?” Julia was confused. “Do you still love that b*stard? Are you so in love that you wish to give his sister

a variety of niches within the industry. Their talents consisted of influencers who specialized

the industry, it was well-known that the influencers of Starlight Media had higher

be a celebrity. Now, even celebrities

here

not,” Amelie

settle the score regarding Jodie’s past schemes, Jodie had insulted Bria just the

did not know how to properly educate her

Amelie grabbed the contract Julia had prepared and tweaked a few of the sentences in it.

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final interviews, her answers were rather boring and

shook their heads and gave her

when the list of accepted candidates was announced, Jodie

Not knowing that her performance had been extremely lackluster, she jumped for joy when

was given a